Episodes
How do we know a GOAT? When can we see it? What’s the basis? Is it technical or in service of a team style? How many GOATs are in action at one time? Is rugby conducive to GOATism? Join rugby skeptics MW and Harry as they delve deeper.
Published 08/02/24
How deep is the Boks' depth? Join MW and Harry as they ponder how a runaway 10-try win in Bloemfontein reveals true Test qualities. The precise Pretorian and the wayward Capetonian measure the merit of (mostly hyphenated) players and come up with quite a few surprises!
Published 07/24/24
Bok business is still unfinished. No tries at Kings Park for the Tony Brown attack scheme and a series of calamities ended in last minute heartbreak for Saffa fans desperate to shush resilient Ireland. MW Welman and Harry Jones take all the sentiment out of it and weigh how bad it was, what should have been done, and what can be done next.
Published 07/18/24
Episode 6: Time to reflect after a weekend of helter skelter Test Rugby action! MW and Harry review the major internationals, and do a deep dive into the Springboks' new game plan. Is it working, will it continue to work, and most importantly, is it really Springbok rugby? Read Harry's article on Saturday's test here: https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/07/08/s-t-just-got-real-inside-rugbys-alpha-collision-of-six-nations-boss-and-swaggering-world-cup-holders/?s=09
Published 07/08/24
MW and Harry rip into rectification (SA-Ireland), recreation (France-Argentina), revenge (Wales-Australia) and a rectal exam (England-New Zealand). They differ most on the last one: MW sees a Pom upset; whilst Harry thinks the All Blacks will horse collar the Sweet Chariot. Plus, the final installment of the Harry Index. Jump into Test rugby and hear about the first Lekker Rugby Pod event ever!
Published 07/01/24
MW and Harry talk about lekkerbacks - those uniquely South African scrumcapped swivelhipped pintsized wing who keep coming. But thoroughly dissect the unlekker Bulls’ miserable second half in the URC final. A deep dive. Also up for discussion is the Springboks whipping Wales at Twickenham and the penultimate Harry's Index where the best club team in the world will be crowned next week after the French Top 14 final!
Published 06/25/24
Podcasts can keep you sane after your team loses. But when your team wins, podcasts are just the right amount of fanatic insanity. The Bulls knocked off mighty Test-laden Leinster and the sober Pretorian MW Welman cannot hide his giddy glee. Stormers tragic Harry Jones joins MW to break down every facet on how this famous victory happened.
Published 06/17/24
Episode 2: Podcasts help us moan when we lose and groan about how we won. Join the lekker North-South rugby odd-fellows MW Welman and Harry Jones as they rip into why the Stormers’ season ended too soon and why the Bulls’ campaign might as well. A no holds barred grapple into Saffa rugby around the globe, nerves on the tee, Bok depth charts, league power rankings, and the Welsh Test.
Published 06/10/24
MW and Harry work through the top rugby leagues to fathom who is on top and who is near. They also examine why some South African coaches and players rise so far when they join the diaspora rather than stay close to home.
Published 06/03/24